Where to eat grand in New Orleans

Brennan’s is dedicated to high-end French Creole food in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans.

Brennan’s in the French Quarter of New Orleans.

Brennan’s in New Orleans.

The French Quarter of New Orleans.

Diners inside Brennan’s in New Orleans.

Brennan’s in New Orleans.

Brennan’s waiter Matt Wilson prepares bananas Foster tableside.

A waitress carries food in Meril restaurant.

Cochon in the warehouse district of New Orleans  (Paul Morse / For The Times)

Cochon in New Orleans.

The oyster and bacon pie at Cochon.

Willie Mae’s Scotch House claims to have the best fried chicken in America located in the Treme neighborhood of New Orleans  (Paul Morse / For The Times)

Willie Mae’s Scotch House in New Orleans.

Inside Willie Mae’s Scotch House.

The French Quarter of New Orleans.

New Orleans French Quarter.

Sunrise on St. Charles Avenue in the Upton neighborhood of New Orleans.

The French Quarter of New Orleans.

Scenes of the historic French Quarter of New Orleans.

Scenes of the historic French Quarter of New Orleans.

Mardi Gras beads decorate a New Orleans home.